Stanford REI girls

MelNDan05

Did you take the IUI or IVF orientation class?  They really recommended that DH and I attend.  I thought of not going because we've been doing IF treatments for 17 months already, I was kind of figuring that they probably won't tell me anything new.  But, alas, the nurses convinced me to go.  So, what can I expect? 

And - a random vent - why is the class on a Tuesday from 11-1???  Uhm, hello???  I live 2 hours away and why is it right in the middle of the day???  Just sounds rediculous to me!  So, now, DH and I have to take off not just a morning but a whole freaking day!  Well, maybe we can hit some shops downtown while we're there?  Just trying to look at the bright side!  : )

Mrs.BoomBoom

Sprinkles is in the Stanford Shopping center and Kara's is across in Town and Country.  I think it sounds like cupcakes will be in order.

tiki_t

We were fast tracked with my treatment so we missed the orientation. I really regret it. I felt totally in the dark because Stanford is its own world and navigating their medical system isn't always a picnic. My vote is to take it and make the most of it. BTW.. in the Stanford shopping center there is a little grocery store Signolas (sp?). They had the BEST fresh fruit and veggies. I use to stop by on the way home and pick up some goodies. The fresh pineapple can't hurt when it comes time for possible implantation.

 My only Stanford class feedback is that I thought the injectable class stunk. We got a much better lesson from the pharmacist at DiscoRX.
 

tri_bride05

I thought the orientation was very helpful and made me much more comfortable with doing my own injections and understanding Stanford's processes. That's unfortunate about the time - I think when I took it they held it 1st thing in the morning. But I hate to say, with it being two hours away for you, you will be missing a lot of time from work in general. Does your work know you're going through treatments? If you have a good relationship with your boss, you might want to have a talk with him/her. There were times when I was going in every other day for monitoring. I love Stanford Shopping Center - and the new Sprinkles is yummy so you can get a nice treat before or after class.

tri_bride05

Oh, Kara's is yummy too - I keep trying both to decide which one I like better, but am still doing research to reach my verdict :-)